HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution #3909RESOLUTION NO. 3 9 0 9
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE POLICY FOR THE SETTING OF AGENDA ITEMS
FOR THE CITY OF CANTON
WHEREAS, the City Council previously passed Resolution No. 3812 on June 19, 2007 to
establish a policy for the setting of Agenda items for the City of Canton; and
WHEREAS, the Legal and Ordinance Committee has determined that revisions to the
policy will help eliminate confusion and promote efficient business, amended guidelines are
necessary for the placement of items on the agenda; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has made a similar determination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton
County, Illinois, as follows:
1. That all items to be placed on Committee agendas must have approval of that committee's
chairperson.
2. All items to be placed on the Council agendas must have approval of the Mayor, unless the
item is progressing from the prior week's Committee agenda.
3. All items to be placed on the Council agenda that have not progressed through the
Committee shall be placed under "New Business" unless the item is informational only
does not require action from the Council
4. All agenda items shall state the name of the person bringing the topic to discussion, if other
than the chairperson.
5. The Department head relating to each agenda items should be contacted prior to placing a
topic on an agenda. This will often improve communication, answer questions by
discussing topics with those who have knowledge, and avoid spending time on the Council
floor discussing topics that could be solved or fully examined ahead of time.
6. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage by the City
Council of the City of Canton, Illinois and approval by the Mayor thereof.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Illinois this ~ ~ t r day of November, 2009.
AYES• Aldermen did not vote by roll call. Was by unanimous voice
NAYS: None . vote .
ABSENT: Former Alderman Jason Strandberg who resigned on 9-22-09.
ATTEST:
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Nancy White City Clerk
PPROVED:
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Kevin . Meade, M yor